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Hand sanitiser found packaged as food and drink
The FDA is cautioning consumers after discovering a number of hand sanitisers have been packaged in water bottles, beer cans and children food pouches, among other products.
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The allergen maze
New Food's Editor questions whether the current food and drink labelling is adequate and calls for industry to develop single, standardised precautionary allergen labels so allergen sufferers can make safe choices.
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Additional $1 billion allocated to American food box programme
The additional funding aims to allow the programme to continue critical support to farmers, distributors, and American families in need.
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Lessons learned during COVID-19
In the second of a two-part discussion on trust and collaboration in the food system, the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the need for better collaboration across Government.
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Guide To Testing: Increase confidence with method validation and supplier accreditation
After obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation of its quality control laboratory, Yannick Bichot of Bio-Rad outlines the process, the challenges and the benefits – including an interview with two key participants.
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Farmer found guilty of poisoning baby food
Following years of blackmail and a nationwide food recall, Nigel Wright was found guilty of blackmail and contaminating goods at the Old Bailey yesterday (20 August 2020).
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Guide To Testing: Improved lab productivity
Streamline traceability in food and beverage testing with RFID inventory tracking.
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Food Security Council established in Michigan
After COVID-19 magnified food insecurity in Michigan, the newly established Council will see representatives from health care, agriculture, education, business and nonprofits share analysis and solutions.
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Cannabis edibles leave several children in hospital
Health Canada issues a warning to consumers about cannabis edibles, including how to recognise legitimate products and safe storage, after several children accidentally ingested illegal products.
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Keeping up with consumer demand in the dairy industry
Dairy brands must innovate faster and adapt to deliver comfort, nutrition and delight to consumers. Normunds Staņēvičs of Food Union elaborates.
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FSA publishes latest findings of COVID-19 Consumer Tracker
The findings are said to have implications for many aspects of Government policy such as food safety and nutrition.
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Food we can trust – making it happen
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chief Executive, Emily Miles, discusses the importance of trust and collaboration in the first of a new regular column.
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Agriculture replaces fossil fuels as largest human source of sulphur
Historically, coal-fired power plants were the largest source of reactive sulphur, but this has now been replaced with cropland agriculture.
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FDA requests information on expansion of “rarely consumed raw” list
The FDA is seeking data and information related to produce that has no or low reported consumption on the US in order for the list to be a better representation of actual consumption rates.
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How COVID-19 is reshaping the drinks industry
Chris Banks CBE, Executive Chair of Cracker Drinks Co and former Managing Director of Coca-Cola Great Britain, outlines some of the standout trends seen by the drinks industry during COVID-19 and offers his insight as to how drinks brands should leverage these trends.
